Zvonimir Hačkoconductor

Hačko has that rare and enviable ability to conduct large, expansive works with great attention to detail while traversing the vast musical terrain with sus-tained, relentless energy that gives the performance both visceral and architec-tural integrity.

A conductor of international stature, Mr. Hačko brings to his work a broad artistic perspective, rich international connections and an in-depth knowledge of styles and repertoire. In addition to his leadership of Oregon Music Festival in the United States, he serves as Artistic Direc-tor of Österreichische Symphoniker (Austrian Symphony

Orchestra) and Artistic Director of Lentia Festival (Upper Austria). He is a frequent guest conductor with orchestras in Europe, the United States, Asia and South America and a sought-after master teach-er for young conductors by conservatories and universi-ties around the world.

Born and raised in former Yugoslavia, he came to the United States where he completed advanced degrees in conducting at the University of Washing-ton (M.Mus) and Indiana University - Bloomington (DMA). Since the late 1980’s he has maintained

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an active international conducting schedule leading such orchestras as Brazil National Symphony, Haifa Symphony, Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra, State of Mex-ico Symphony, Symphony Orchestra of Serbian Radio-Television, Poznan Phil-harmonic (Poland), Istanbul Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana (Italy), Sacramento Philharmonic (USA), Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra (USA), Orchestra and Chorus of Croatian National Theater, Croatian Philharmonic, Orquesta de Camara de Bellas Artes (Mexico City) and many others. His multi-cultural background and experience have contributed to his in-depth knowl-edge of the European classical tradition as well as an avid interest in contem-porary music. The maestro is also known for his flare for creative programing and innovative project design. His activities on the international scene have led him to many great concert halls and work with a number of prominent artists.

HIGHLIGHTSFrom the 2014 & 2015 seasons

Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra (Georgia)Gershwin: Concerto in FShostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Symphony Orchestra of the Brazilian National Theater (Brazil)Barber: Adagio for StringsBarber, Violin ConcertoDvorak: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Orquesta Failarmonica da PUCRS (Brazil)Barber: Adagio for StringsBarber: Violin ConcertoMendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”

Oregon Festival Orchestra (USA)Piazzolla: Aconcagua -- Concerto for BandoneonDvorak: Serenade for StringsMartinů: Double Concerto, OP. H.271 for two string orchestras, piano & timpani

Oregon Festival Orchestra (USA)Martinů: Sinfonietta la JollaSchubert: Symphony No. 3 in D MajorMartinů: Sinfonia Concertante Op. H. 322 for oboe, bassoon, violin, cello & orchestra

Haifa Symphony (Israel)Beethoven: Wellington’s Victory, Op. 91Gronich: Concerto for 3 Clarinets and Strings Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition

Istanbul Chamber Orchestra (Turkey)Fuchs: Serenade in D Major, Op. 9Mozart: Flute Concerto in A Minor K. 488Finzi: Prelude for String Orchestra in F MinorCarl Reinecke: Serenade for Strings in G minor

State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)Shostakovich: Tahiti TrotBeethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Liszt: Mephisto WaltzJohn Adams: Excerpts from “Shaker Loops” Liszt: Les Preludes

Orchestra Academic Baskent (Turkey)Bartok: Romanian DancesReinecke: Serenade for Strings, Op.242Respighi: Antiche Danze ed Aria, Suite 3Dvorak: Serenade for Strings, Op.22

Orquestra de Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras (Portugal)Gluck: Sinfonia em Sol Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 L. Mozart: Concerto for Trombone Schubert: Symphony Nº 3, D Major

Concert at Autumn Tbilisi Itnernational Festival

A mesmerizing performance ... the orchestra played as if plugged into a high voltage current...

Beijing Daily, China

With the assured leadership of the conductor (Zvonimir Hacko) the orchestra sounded exhilarating and polished

Münchner Merkur, Germany

He not only made the walls of the great basilica tremble, but our hearts also

National Basilica, Brussels, Belgium

Extraordinary three nights ... It is an achievement of un-usual weight to present early masterpieces of this caliberplayed so well by such able performers of this stature in the early music field.

Sacramento Bee, California, USA

Led superbly by the (festival) Music Director Zvonimir Hacko, the performances sparkled.

Sacramento Bee, California, USA

The maestro led the orchestra with precission and ener-gy that created a vivid music canvas and a convincing performance.

Kronen Zeitung, Austria

The performance, which showcased another regional premiere of Peteris Vasks’ work and two standards by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, was executed with brilliance and conviction. It revealed the orchestra as a fine-ly-tuned ensemble and Hacko as an artist of international stature whose passion, understanding of music, and tech-nical mastery rightly inspire audiences.

News & Review, California, USA

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Hačko conducts Shostakovich

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACHZvonimir Hačko as a conducting teacher

While maintaining a busy performance schedule, Maestro Hačko also concerns himself with the artistic legacy of the future. For this reason he dedicates a few weeks each season to teaching young conductors. Hačko’s belief in music education stems from his own educational experience which afforded him some of the best professional training available. While still a doctoral student at Indiana University in Bloomington, he held teaching and performance Assistantships which afforded him the opportunity to hone his skills both as a conductor and a teacher. At Indiana he pursued dual training in symphonic and choral/opera conducting and, after graduating with high distinction, embarked on a ten-year career dividing his time between professional conducting and serving as Director of Orchestral and Conducting Program at a local university.

Since that time, maestro Hačko has taught many masterclasses and conducting workshops at various conservatories, colleges and universities around the world. His teaching philosophy is sim-ple and straight-forward: to be a conductor one has to lead with credibility and conviction which stem from the understanding of the score. By pursuing a rigorous path of score study, manual technique, the historical context, period style, the composer, the orchestra as an instrument -- and by learning and understanding the work itself -- one earns the right to lead. In all of this, Hačko’s passion for music, clarity of thought and quick intellect make his classes a transformative experi-ence.

Tbilisi State ConservatoireTbilisi, GeorgiaConducting masterclassCo-sponsored by Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Kakhidze Music Cener and US Embassy in Georgia

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) Porto Alegre, BrazilConducting masterclassConcert with Orquestra Filarmonica de PURCRS. Co-sponsored by PUCRS & US Mission in Brazil

Croatian National UniversityPula, CroatiaConducting masterclassesPerformances with Camerata AustriacaSponsored by the Austrian Embassy in Croatia & HNS in Pula

Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaf, Artizona, USAConducting masterclass; concert with NAU Symphony

Conducting Masterclasses2014, 2015

Hačko discusses aspects of a score with a young conductor at the Tbilisi State Conservatoire conducting workshop

Mo. Hačko and Liliana Ayalde, the US ambas-sador to Brazil pose for a photo after the concert

The maestro acknowledges a standing ovation at the concert with Tbilisi Symphony

US ambassador to Georgia, Ian Kelly and his wife were the honored guest at Maestro’sperformance of Gershwin’s Concerto in F atKakhidze Music Center

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CREDITSContent: Marcia Rodrigo-StrattonDesign: Romulus Graphics & MediaPhotography: George Induashvili unless otherwise stated

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor booking and inquiries

RepresentationKD Bergmann Tusch attn. Erika SanchezTel. +1 503 927 2910Email: mgmt@imca.us

Direct contactEmail: zhacko@comcast.net______________________

Websiteswww.zhacko.com www.oesterreichischesymphoniker. atwww.oregonmusicfest.org

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A packed house: audience at the concert with the Brazilian National Symphony, Hačko conducting Photo by staff

> Mo. Hačko and Liliana Ayalde, the US ambassador to Brazil pose for a photo after the concert Photo by staff

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US ambassador to Georgia, Ian Kelly and his wife were the honored guests at Maestro’s performance of Gershwin’s Concerto in F atKakhidze Music Center Photo by staff

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The maestro acknowledges a standing ovation at the concert with Tbilisi Symphony

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Principal chairs of Seattle Symphony solo with Oregon Festival Orchestra at OMF 2015, Hačko conducting Photo by Romulus Graphics & Media

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